Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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